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Also commonly referred to as \u201cLabokatao\u201d is a Southeast Asian form of the martial art known as Bokator. This \u201ctraditional\u201d martial art form is said to have originated from Cambodia about 1700 years ago. Furthermore, this form of martial art is said to have been based on the \u201cstudy of life in nature\u201d. In addition, during a duel, a fighter generally uses the uniform that was worn by the Khmer army. This form of physical combat comprises of a \u201cgrading system\u201d known as \u201ckrama\u201d which ranks the fighter depending on the level of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History\/origin of the Bokator:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

According to the cultural history of Cambodia, the creation of Bokator which is pronounced as \u201cBok-ah-tau\u201d literally meaning \u201cto pound a lion\u201d is based on a 2000-year-old legend. As per this folklore, a lion was once repeatedly attacking a Cambodian village. It was eventually a warrior who happened to single-handedly with a single knee strike manage to kill the lion. Furthermore, it was during the Khmer Rouge regime that all forms of martial art were abolished including the Bokator.  Now, a martial artist named San Kim Sean fled Cambodia during the brutal Pol Pot era and migrated to the United States of America.  It was in America that he began teaching Bokator. Eventually, it was in the year 2001 that he returned to Cambodia in the city of Phnom Penh with the permission of the new king and revived Bokator as a martial art form by teaching students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0The weapon used in the Bokator:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The \u201chands and legs\u201d of a fighter is mainly used in this form of physical combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technique involved in the Bokator and training availability:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In terms of technique, a fighter essentially uses moves such as \u201celbow and knee strikes\u201d to overcome an opponent. Furthermore, moves such as submissions, and shin kicks may also be used by a fighter. In addition, the \u201cground fighting\u201d technique at times may also be used. As for training centers\/schools, there are a number available around the world for those interested in learning this \u201ctraditional\u201d form of martial art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n